Wadena County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Wadena County, Minnesota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 22 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 13 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 11, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Wadena County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Wadena County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Friday, September 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Large trees down... blocking Co Rd 23. Possible tornado damage. (FGF)”
- Hail 1" Blue Grass SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Blue Grass SPC verified report
Thursday, August 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 5 NW Staples Airport SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 10 N Nimrod SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 66 mph
- Wind 66 mph 3 WNW Verndale SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 S Menahga SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Butler, or 25 miles east of Detroit Lakes, moving northeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east-southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Wadena and Hubbard Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, east-southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Wadena and Hubbard Counties. WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 75 mph Wadena SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 1 SE Wadena SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 5 W Nimrod SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Ping pong to golf ball sized hail. (FGF)”
- Hail 1.75" 2 NNW Sebeka SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" Wadena SPC verified report
Friday, May 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.”
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant.”
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Wadena County. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Wadena County. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout conditions, especially in open country.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Wadena County. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Scattered power outages are may occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may cause scattered whiteout conditions, especially in open country.”
- Wind 60 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wadena County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Wadena County, MN?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 11, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 22 severe weather events in Wadena County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Wadena County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Wadena County?
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